SB2020061009 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Word for Android
Published: June 10, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020061009
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1223)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing URLs. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted URL and execute arbitrary code in the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full device compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.